Synagogue of the Transit

Toledo

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April 21st 2006
For my last trip out of Madrid.. until I go home to New York... we went to Toledo with the school. Toledo is known for being the city of cultures, it has 2 of the 3 surviving Synagogues in Spain as well as a famous Cathedral and Mosque. It is also known for its metal work. They sell many large and very sharp swords and such. They also work with GOLD... pure gold plates, hand-crafted that cost ... read more

Europe » Spain » Castile-La Mancha » Toledo

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more